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IBM promises ace analytics for Wimbledon fans - computing.co.uk

IBM promises ace analytics for Wimbledon fans - computing.co.uk

At a time when businesses are increasingly trying to understand how to exploit big data, and the structured information repositories they maintain, IBM has revealed the analytics technologies it will employ at the Wimbledon Tennis Championship later this month.

The All England Club, which runs the tournament, has built a new website with IBM, which uses IBM's SmartCloud infrastructure to scale to meet the spikes in demand from fans.

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This cloud is comprised of a fleet of dispersed IBM servers and storage in three locations, which are virtualised as one.

The new site features an interactive scoreboard, which IBM calls SlamTracker, which uses the sort of predictive analytics more commonly seen in enterprise systems.

This uses both historical and real-time data in an attempt to add depth and insight for viewers, including an assessment of the top three things a player must do in order to perform well in a specific match.

This is similar technology to that employed by many businesses when analysing large volumes of data in order to determine their optimal strategy.

The 2012 Wimbledon Championships, which begin on 25 June, will also include a feature IBM calls SecondSight, which will track player movement, and performance changes over each set.

The system is designed to provide data that could help players, coaches, commentators and fans is assessing and monitoring competitors' technique and performance.

"This year a completely new website takes the understanding and insight into the Wimbledon Championships to a whole new level," said Alan Flack, IBM's programme executive for Wimbledon.

"Using the power of cloud computing each individual data point is integrated instantaneously to deliver a powerful experience for fans, players, coaches and officials alike."

Source: www.computing.co.uk

Hornets provide opening test for Eagles - News Shopper

Hornets provide opening test for Eagles

CRYSTAL Palace will start the 2012-13 campaign at home to Watford on August 18.

The Eagles then face back-to-back games on the road at Bristol City (August 21) and Middlesbrough (August 25) before returning to Selhurst to face Sheffield Wednesday on September 1 ahead of the international break.

With Charlton and Millwall both in the second tier, next season will provide four south east London derby dates for Dougie Freedman’s side.

First up is a trip to The Valley on September 15, with the return fixture taking place in SE25 on February 2.

Palace are at home to Millwall on October 20 and visit The Den on April 13.

Boxing Day will require a trip to south Wales to take on Cardiff City, with other festive games against Nottingham Forest (a) on December 29 and Wolves (h) on New Year’s Day.

The Eagles complete the Championship season on May 4 at home to Peterborough.

Trips to Bristol City and Middlesbrough follow for Dougie Freedman's side, who will be aiming to build on last season's mid-table finish. Palace visit capital rivals Charlton on September 15 before hosting Millwall on October 20 and Brighton on December 1. The Addicks visit Selhurst Park on February, with Palace making the return journeys to The Den and the Amex on April 13 and March 16 respectively. Christmas will bring trips to Cardiff and Nottingham Forest on December 26 and 29 respectively while Wolves visit on New Year's Day. The season finishes with a home time against Peterborough on May 4.

With Wimbledon just days away, Sportsmail looks at 10 competitors in the men's pool that are sure to make it a tournament to remember.

Rafael Nadal managed to finally beat world No 1 Novak Djokovic at the French Open, as Andy Murray searches for his first Grand Slam title in front of his home crowd.

Man to beat: Novak Djokovic is defending his title at SW19

Novak Djokovic

Djokovic gave hope to the rest that he is human by losing to Rafael Nadal at the French Open - the first time he has lost a grand slam final since dominating the men's game 18 months ago.

One defeat does not mean his crown has slipped, though, and the Serbian very much remains the man to beat.

Rafael Nadal

The Spaniard finally seems to have broken the spell Djokovic has held over him for the last year and could not be in better form having again ruled the clay-court season, culminating in a record seventh French title by beating Djokovic. Wimbledon title number three looks a distinct possibility.

Up for it? Rafael Nadal hoped to dethrone Djokovic

Roger Federer

For some, Federer is becoming the forgotten man of men's tennis, which is ludicrous given his record and standing as arguably the greatest player of all-time.

Recent grand slams suggest he can no longer compete with Djokovic and Nadal - his last win was in January 2010 - but the lure of a seventh SW19 title will spur him on.

Andy Murray

The perennial great British hope, Murray remains a strong contender but doubts over his ability to topple Djokovic or Nadal remain.

He was broken by the former at the Australian Open and was knocked out of the French at the quarters. In a summer of British sporting euphoria, all eyes will be on him.

Still trying: Andy Murray is hoping to win his first Grand Slam tournament

Juan Martin del Potro

The fiery Argentinian is still to show the form that saw him threaten to make the big four a five before injury struck.

He was unlucky to run into a belligerent Nadal at Wimbledon a year ago and, if he gets a good draw, he could go far.

David Ferrer

Arguably the most consistent player on the tour behind the usual suspects, the Spaniard accounted for Murray in France and is a solid player in every department, even if grass is not his preferred surface.

Permanence of class: Roger Federer is vying to win his seventh Wimbledon crown

Bernard Tomic

Australia's heir to Lleyton Hewitt, teenager Tomic caused quite a stir a year ago, accounting for some big names including Robin Soderling on his way to a quarter-final spot. He is unlikely to win it, but SW19 is clearly a special place for him so progress could be possible.

Mardy Fish

Fish's realisation of his clear talent has been one of the highlights of the last year, although his shock withdrawal from the French with a heart condition raises questions over the level of fitness he will bring to London.

Exciting: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has provided some scintillating tennis this season

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Few will forget charismatic Frenchman Tsonga's stunning come-from-behind quarter-final win over Federer last year, but to land that elusive maiden major, he needs to do it consistently.

So far, he has not shown that he can, but he is always good value for the crowd and the tournament.

John Isner

The giant American has shown there is more to his game than big serving and durability, and the grass will suit him.

A good draw could see him finally go deep into a tournament.

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Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

'I was furious - there was just no notice of it' (From Borehamwood Times) - Borehamwood & Elstree Times

“From 11th June, Sullivans Buses are operating a 306 service between Watford and Tesco at Borehamwood.

“Information was available locally and new timetables were distributed across the town, information was also available on our website and the Intalink website.

“More details can be found at www.intalink.org.uk.”

Comments(3)

TFEB says... 12:12pm Mon 18 Jun 12

No news of the change? It was reported by this paper on 1st June under "New bus route between Borehamwood and Watford to start later this month".TFEB

Sandra2 says... 12:42pm Mon 18 Jun 12

We never get the paper free anymore, as I imagine many don't and it's not really worth buying to be honest (compared to similar publications like Welwyn and Hatfield Times).
Of course notices should have been put up on the stops affected!Sandra2

LadyTeacup says... 1:21pm Mon 18 Jun 12

W7 and W9 I miss them a lot...!!Please return to the same place.LadyTeacup

SALFORD City Council has approved plans to demolish part of Swinton Shopping Centre and replace it with a new 72,000 sq ft Asda with a 340-space car park underneath.The application was brought forward by GVA, which is acting as asset managers for the new scheme after being appointed as LPA receivers to the centre by lender West Bromwich Building Society.It said the new foodstore would serve as a catalyst for a wider regeneration of Swinton with the creation of a new piazza, public areas and enhanced retail units.Director Layne Merc......for the full story register now for free or login below...

Relegated Bolton and their manager Owen Coyle face a hostile baptism on their return to the npower Championship after being handed an opening-day trip to Burnley.

Wanderers were relegated from the Premier League on the final day of the season, and the 19-mile August 18 trip to their local rivals would have been a testing enough start, without the bad blood that exists between Coyle and the Clarets.

The Scot quit Turf Moor in 2010 to move to the Reebok Stadium - they were relegated five months later - and can be sure of a rough ride against his former club, now managed by Eddie Howe.

Champions: Charlton celebrate winning the League One title last season

A top-six finish will be the minimum expectation at Blackburn after their high-profile relegation.Steve Kean has kept his job as manager so far despite the numerous protests against him, and an opening day win at Ipswich could prove that better times are ahead this season.

The other club to head to the second tier from the Premier League were Wolves, and their new manager, Stale Solbakken, start at Leeds.

Runaway League One champions Charlton open at Birmingham - seeking a new manager after Chris Hughton went to Norwich - while runners-up Sheffield Wednesday mark their Championship return with a match at Derby.

Simon Grayson`s Huddersfield, play-off final winners, go to Cardiff who will give their controversial new all-red kid its first airing, while big-spending Leicester host Peterborough.

Elsewhere on the opening day, play-off losers Blackpool go to Millwall, Steve Bruce will start life as Hull manager at home to Brighton, Barnsley take on Middlesbrough, Bristol City are at Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace face Watford.

There are no shortage of derby clashes, with 10 northern sides and another five from the Midlands.Huddersfield fans will look straight for their December 1 clash with Leeds with that in mind, while Blackburn and Bolton first meet on November 28.

The normally-taxing Christmas period involves three games (Boxing Day, December 29 and January 1), with Bolton`s hosting of Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn`s trip to Middlesbrough the most attractive-looking December 26 dates.

Owing to the later-than-usual kick-off date, the season does not end until May 4.

Birmingham host Blackburn on the final day, Blackpool go to Bolton, Wolves head to Brighton, Hull are at home to Cardiff, while east Midlands rivals Forest and Leicester meet.